Luffa sponge - Cylindrica

Luffa sponge, also known as Cylindrica, is a type of gourd that is perfect for eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Once dried, it transforms into a natural sponge that’s perfect for scrubbing and gentle exfoliation.

Sun: Full sun 

Temperature: warm to hot location

Soil: Compost-rich soil, keep the soil moist but not over-wet.

Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizer like 4-4-4 amzn.to/4aZ6W9r 

Requirement: Use mulch to retain moisture, can grow on a trellis or as ground cover, and maintain good airflow to reduce mildew.

Harvesting: Loofa gourds may not dry on the vain before first frost, harvest them, and hang to dry in a frost-free ventilated place. the Edible

Spacing: 18-24 inches apart if using trellis, 36-48 inches apart if grows as ground cover